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WTOP dedicates 'Jim Farley Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center' to man who transformed radio station 12/05/2024 10:35am • WTOP's main air studio was dedicated Wednesday as "The Jim Farley Glass Enclosed Nerve Center," for the man who led the station's transformation from a poorly rated AM station, to an all-news digital news organization and the top-billing radio station in the country. Farley died in August 2024, Ethanol powers cleaner emissions, boosts U.S. agriculture and fuels innovation 12/04/2024 08:12pm • This content is sponsored by National Corn Growers Association. Millions of Americans fill up their gas tanks every day and may be unaware they are utilizing a renewable fuel that has greatly increased in use in recent decades — ethanol. Today, nearly every gallon of gasoline in the U.S. The Health Care Agenda 2024: Navigating a path to reasonable medication costs 12/04/2024 07:54pm • This content is sponsored by PhRMA. Two of every three Americans take prescription drugs, and many are frustrated about rising costs, as well as barriers to getting medicine recommended by their doctors. Advances in new medications have helped save lives and improved the quality of life fo 'What you did was wrong': Southeast DC resident sounds off after Amazon is accused of slower deliveries in Wards 7, 8 12/04/2024 07:50pm • Bashon Mann has been an Amazon Prime member for more than a decade, but noticed in recent years that shipping speeds to his Northeast D.C. home have slowed down. While he said friends nearby would get offers for same-day or next-day delivery, he would not receive those same offers from the on Students speak out about changes to admissions process at Loudoun Co.’s career and technical academy 12/04/2024 07:10pm • Some students and families are speaking out about changes in the admissions process to a program that gives Loudoun County students hands-on experiences in various fields. The Monroe Advanced Technical Academy is part of the Academies of Loudoun, giving students the chance to take courses in topi Trump Impact: How can local businesses in the DC region pivot if the federal workforce is reduced in 2025? 12/04/2024 04:15pm • This story is part of WTOP’s ongoing series, Trump Impact, which looks at how the new administration could change the D.C. region. Local business and elected leaders are bracing for the uncertainty of a second Trump administration, which was the topic of discussion among many of them at the Ca Why it's about to get more expensive to park along DC's popular U Street corridor 12/03/2024 09:38pm • In an effort to encourage drivers to consider other ways of getting there, D.C.'s Department of Transportation is increasing parking prices along the busy U Street corridor. On Monday, the agency announced plans for the "Greater U Street Performance Parking Zone," established in response to legis Maryland school ratings released: 41% get 4 or 5 'star' ratings 12/03/2024 08:15pm • Public schools in the "Old Line State" are seeing some improvements, according to the State Department of Education's annual Maryland School Report Card. The scoring is based on a point system that calculates into a formula were schools earn between one and five stars. Elementary and middle schoo Washington Commanders hire Campbell’s CEO as new team president 12/03/2024 06:00pm • The Washington Commanders have tapped Campbell's Company CEO Mark Clouse as their new team president. Clouse, 56, served as the iconic food brand's president and chief executive since 2019, overseeing its diverse line of grocery staples, including its line of soups, Pepperidge Farm products, Gold Northern Virginia home sales three times the national average 12/03/2024 09:30am • The impact on the D.C.-area housing market from any influx of new homebuyers tied to the incoming Trump administration and changes on Capitol Hill remains to be seen. But those potential buyers moving to the region are facing a housing market that is still extremely tight and expensive. CLICK CH From the shire to DC: Actor Sean Astin to speak at American University's 2024 commencement 12/03/2024 05:20am • "Lord of the Rings" actor Sean Astin will serve as one of the key speakers at American University's commencement on Dec. 15, the school said Monday. Astin, who's known for portraying Samwise Gamgee in the film adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and starred in Steven Spielb This Virginia lawmaker wants major changes to help homebuyers. But are they realistic? 12/03/2024 03:49am • In an effort to tackle the challenges of a competitive housing market, a Virginia state senator announced several proposals aimed at making homeownership more accessible. While the ambitious plans from Republican Sen. Glen Sturtevant (District 12) are getting attention on social media, there are Alsobrooks resigns as Prince George's Co. executive. Process to replace her filled with question marks 12/02/2024 03:37pm • Angela Alsobrooks resigned as Prince George's County Executive Monday morning, as she prepares to be sworn into the U.S. Senate representing Maryland. After defeating former Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in the race for an open U.S. Senate seat, Alsobrooks will become the first Black woman to serv Virginia’s best-selling booze? Tito’s still leads the pack, but tequila is hot 12/02/2024 05:40am • Tito’s Handmade Vodka remained the best-selling spirit at Virginia’s ABC liquor stores in fiscal 2024, but tequila sales growth is outpacing vodka overall. It is the seventh year in a row that Tito’s led Virginia ABC sales by volume, with $75 million in sales at state liquor stores. That's Shopping on Shein and Temu for holiday gifts? You're not the only one 12/01/2024 07:31am • Shopping on Temu can feel like playing an arcade game. Instead of using a joystick-controlled claw to grab a toy, visitors to the online marketplace maneuver their computer mouses or cellphone screens to browse colorful gadgets, accessories and trinkets with prices that look too good to refuse. A